10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,119 miles

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical problems

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #27

Oct 092017

Santa Fe

  • 3,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the vehicle intermittently failed to start-up as needed. The ABS warning light would be illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the infotainment screen would intermittently go blank causing the backup camera to be inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions however, despite several repairs, the failure persisted. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Recall Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer confirmed parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Brooksville, FL, USA

problem #26

Feb 072022

Santa Fe

  • miles
Icalled my dealer where I purchase my Hyundai & I called Hyundai customer care as well. Both p;laces told me since they do not have a remedy to cure this default there is nothing they can do. They both advised me to park my car away from other vehicles & structures as a fire could be triggered in the engine that could damage the surrounding area. This is preposterous that they recommended me to continue to drive the car but not keep it next to anything. I am a young mother with an 8 month old baby & I am petrified to drive the car & they will not provide me with a substitute car or rental car until they can fix the issue, which they have no timeframe to complete. The recall number for Hyundai is 22V056. Hyundai has it as 218. Please let me know what I can do to expedite this issue & feel safe. Thanks.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #25

Mar 042022

Santa Fe

  • miles
Engine failed within 3 years of having the car so did transmission. Always having other issues with this vehicle. Recently the alternator now the blind spot warning system. This vehicle was purchased new and has had so many problems.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #24

Jan 202022

Santa Fe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car has repeatedly lost power or hesitated when making turns. Now it lost power and decelerated over 10 mph abruptly while driving on I-65. After deceleration the car would not accelerate to in a normal fashion. Took minutes to get up to speed. Upon a test drive at the dealership, Terry Lee Hyundai, I was told nothing was wrong with the car. I refused to believe that after my highway driving incident and made them test it again. It produced a dTC code of P0088. After having my car for four days they tried to return it to me again saying nothing was wrong with it. I was dumbfounded. How can I have a drastic highway incident and DTC codes emailed to me via bluelink and nothing be wrong. I feel this car is unsafe for highway driving. May cause a wreck due to the losing power while turning issue and now this highway driving issue. The car drove normal under 60 mph. The turning issue happens when the car makes quick 90 degree turns. Also the engine was replaced due to electrical interference issues at 96000 miles. Car has always had loss of power issues followed by the lack of the ability to accelerate properly. Please help!!!!

- Noblesville, IN, USA

problem #23

May 122021

Santa Fe

  • miles
Smelled smoke at a stop light. Continued when light turned green. Pulled over about 30 car lengths later because smoke was coming in the vents. Jumped out of car and ran. Within 2 minutes, entire front engine was completely engulfed in flames. No indicator light came on before. Car was driving perfect.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #22

Apr 112021

Santa Fe

  • 72,997 miles
Multiple complaints about the engine stalling while driving at different speeds causing very dangerous situations the vehicle looses power steering and proper braking mine has done this once so far and I have seen multiple complaints online of the same this happening to others who own the same year make model of the vehicle

- Harmony, PA, USA

problem #21

Jun 092020

Santa Fe 6-cyl

  • 32,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle loses all electrical power, despite having a new battery installed by dealer. Battery runs down, sometimes overnight. Dealer cannot find any issues, though something clearly is draining battery power very quickly. It has happened at least 5 times in the past 3 months. Vehicle is operated often enough to preclude such battery drainage. I am bringing it back to the dealer again on 11 June, as this occurred again today (9 June). I purchased a portable machine that jumps the car because this happens so often. My spouse is the primary operator of this vehicle and I fear that the electrical will fail unexpectedly and pose a safety problem. This is a design flaw or a lemon!

- Crofton, MD, USA

problem #20

Sep 032019

Santa Fe

  • miles
Over one month ago, my gps viewer showed a wrong time. I reset the clock and exited the feature. The clock quit appearing on the screen. At first I didn't notice it. Then when I did, I wasn't able to enter the program to set the clock: It was all dark on the choices. I read both my manuals and nothing in them talked about this problem. I had several friends read the manual and they couldn't find any information to fix this either. I went to the dealer and have it fixed and they said there is no fix for this. The second time I came to the dealer, the technician ordered the whole head unit and they said I have to wait for the order. It's about 4-5 weeks now and I still haven't heard anything. I called last week and they said there is no eta for it. I do not know what to do anymore.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #19

Jul 102019

Santa Fe

  • miles
Wrong tire pressure reading

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #18

Apr 122019

Santa Fe

  • 33,000 miles
My car wouldn't start had my car for service. I was charged a service fee which they would tell me whats wrong with the car. I was only told the battery was an issue. That was replace. The person who attend me did not tell me anything about getting an oil change or any other problems in February. Went back in April because my car stop running turned off in the middle of the road. Went back to the same dealer I not fix cars so when I get servive for the vehicle. I would think someone would tell me otherwise but no. I toke it back I was told the vehicle doesnt have warranty. That it expired but in the system there was no warranty even recorded. Now I am stuck with harassment calls about a vehicle I no longer have due to lack of maintenance. I purchase the vehicle last year in June 2019. I didnt have the car for then a year.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #17

May 232019

Santa Fe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car just turned off. While I was driving under 15 miles, it turned off, this has happened 3!times since I got the car. The seatbelt in the 2nd row behind the passenger seat sometimes doesn't want to lock. The dealership said that they weren't able to recreate the problems so there's nothing that they could do about it. I spoke to their corporate office and sent emails and no one can fix the issues.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #16

May 032019

Santa Fe

  • 43,000 miles
Can was sitting from 7:00 pm on 5/2 and we woke to full on fire from rear of vehicle at 4:50 am on 5/3 - fire co believes electrical

- Ivyland, PA, USA

problem #15

Mar 042019

Santa Fe

  • 1,200 miles
Navigation screen does not turn off after the ignition is turned causing the battery to drain and car will not start

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #14

Feb 122019

Santa Fe

  • 20,000 miles
Car completely shut down while driving at a slow speed turning right from a stop sign, was lucky to be able to pull over to side of road. All electrical/computer shut down, engine cut off. Restarted but engine sputters, feels like it is trying to shift gears while still in park. It was a very unsafe situation. Was not able to get started to drive home. One week earlier I noticed the computer acting up when I first started up, but restated and drove anyway (no problem that time while driving).

- Douglas, MA, USA

problem #13

Feb 062019

Santa Fe

  • 17,100 miles
Vehicle has intermittent starting issues. Starts when it wants too. Car is only 18 months old 17,100 miles. 2 days in row car wouldn't turn over but everything in the car worked. Lights, radio, power windows etc. Computer wasn't detecting key that was in my hand.

- Millville, NJ, USA

problem #12

Jul 272018

Santa Fe

  • 20,000 miles
This is the third occassion where my 2017 Santa Fe will not start. When I turn the keys in the ignition there is no sound at all, no electricity is being sent to start the engine. However, all my lights and radio funtions work just fine. After a while the it will work again. My battery has been tested and shown to be working fine. I leave no interior lights on and cant figure out what changes to make it start working.

- Raeford, NC, USA

problem #11

Jun 112018

Santa Fe

  • 41,000 miles
Vehicle has intermittent starting issues similar to a low or dead battery. Will only start when it wants. Usually happens at first start of the day or late afternoon. Putting vehicle in drive is harder than normal. Transmission gear shifts have hard jerking feel.

- Fallon, NV, USA

problem #10

Dec 112017

Santa Fe

  • 12,500 miles
While driving on December 11, 2017 after dark, down a mountain pass in Colorado, at 55 mph, all of the lights - interior and exterior - failed (turned off) momentarily. When my husband hit the brakes, he could see the brake lights activate in the rear view mirror. After playing with the headlight controls for a few seconds, everything came back on. This happened as my husband was switching from the high beams to the low beams. Even though the interior (dashboard) lights were off, the radio continued to play.

- Fairplay, CO, USA

problem #9

Dec 062017

Santa Fe

  • 6,500 miles
## VIN passed ## ## the low fuel light on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe sport does not illuminate or beep to notify me of low fuel. I was down to almost 10 miles left before I realized I was almost on empty. Dealership has checked codes and told me there are no faulty codes. Now inhave tontake it in again and let them know that it still doesnt work.. I am leaving it on empty so they can see how the light doesnt turn

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #8

Dec 062017

Santa Fe

  • 6,500 miles
The driver seat makes squeaking noises all the time. I cant move in my seat without these loud and annoying squeaking noises coming from the back of the seat

- Washington, DC, USA

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